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Mon - FriApr 20 - May 12026

Canal Boating, Hiking, Sightseeing — Kennet & Avon Canal, England

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Description: An 11-night canal boat trip starting in Bath, through the counties of Wiltshire and Berkshire in southern England, west of London. Each day we will explore 8-10 hours through scenic villages, ancient castles and churches, and dramatic overlooks, with 4-5 hours spent cruising through the lovely English countryside. We’ll take short rail or bus …

Coordinator(s):
Bob J - rajbiz@icloud.com - (971) 275-3878

Canal Boating, Hiking, Sightseeing — Kennet & Avon Canal, EnglandView trip details »

Sat, 1:00pm - 3:00pmApr 252026

Casual Walking — Round Lake in Eden Prairie, MN

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Come with me to walk casual laps around Round Lake and burn off some winter calories. We’ll meet in the lot right across from the Eden Prairie Community Center. The loop is approximately 1 mile long, we could walk as little as three laps or if we’re feeling ambitious, we can challenge ourselves to 10 …

Coordinator(s):
Alexa S - alexa.selness@gmail.com - (952) 288-7291

Casual Walking — Round Lake in Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00am - 1:00pmApr 252026

Backpacking Practice & Info — Hyland Park, MN

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Backpacking Series:  Cooking, Water, Hygiene and LNT The trip will begin with a discussion (roughly 45-60 minutes) about various cooking/meal prep systems, water filtering/treatment, personal hygiene and Leave No Trace.  After the discussion we will hike the trails as a group, pace and length will depend on ability of those who participate.  Plan on hiking …

Coordinator(s):
Ruth R - ruthrobinson19@gmail.com - (952) 220-1813
Steve M - stv.marek@gmail.com

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Sun, 10:00am - 12:00pmMay 32026

Hiking — Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings, MN

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We’ll explore 4–5 miles (about 2 hours) of mostly trail with some paved sections through the beautiful Spring Lake Park Reserve. This park is a designated stop along the 3,000-mile Great River Road, offering miles of bluff-top views overlooking the Mississippi River. Along the way, we’ll keep an eye out for one of the park’s most unique features—a bison herd reintroduced …

Coordinator(s):
Nicole M. - nicole.scouting@gmail.com - (612) 730-9140
Lisa Jean W - lwissbaum@comcast.net - (651) 431-1401
Cindy B - cindy.brausen@gmail.com - (952) 846-9191

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Thu - SunMay 7 - May 102026

5th Annual World Migratory Bird Day Weekend (the ING Trip) — Perrot State Park – Trempealeau, WI

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Let’s do some campING, hikING, bikING, paddlING, birdING, laughING, otherING along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Perrot State Park (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/perrot/)  is located on the Mississippi River flyway and next door to the: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau/)(https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauNWR) Great River State Trail (user fee) (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/greatriver/) The confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi Rivers and Lock …

Coordinator(s):
Doug H - heuerd@comcast.net - (952) 297-6114

5th Annual World Migratory Bird Day Weekend (the ING Trip) — Perrot State Park – Trempealeau, WIView trip details »

Sat, 1:00pmMay 92026

Casual Walking — Edible Playground/Outdoor Center Eden Prairie, MN

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Join me for an easy hike around Staring Lake in Eden Prairie. We’ll meet at the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center’s Edible Playground at 1 pm and we’ll head off to hike promptly at 1:05 pm. There are plenty of paved sidewalks so it’s inclusive for wheelchairs or children in strollers/wagons.  Dogs are also more than …

Coordinator(s):
Alexa S - alexa.selness@gmail.com - (952) 288-7291

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Thu - MonMay 21 - May 252026

Border Route Trail Clearing — Lake McFarland, MN

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We will meet at the Lake McFarland car camping area (at the end of the Arrowhead Trail) on Thursday night, May 21. On Friday morning, we will canoe across Lake McFarland toward Pine Lake. We will set up a base camp either at the campsite on the spit of land between McFarland and Pine Lake …

Coordinator(s):
John T - johnwtaylor3@gmail.com - (612) 578-6024

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Sat, 9:00am - 1:00pmMay 302026

Backpacking Practice & Info — Lake Elmo Park, MN

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Backpacking Series:  Logistics, Navigation and Emergency Considerations. The trip will begin with a discussion (roughly 45-60 minutes) about the logistics of trip planning, navigation methods, and anticipating/preparing for emergency situations. After the discussion we will hike the trails as a group, pace and length will depend on ability of those who participate.  We will hike …

Coordinator(s):
Chris B - cmbarth01@yahoo.com - (651) 301-1272
Rob P - robert.c.pierson@gmail.com

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Fri - SunJun 5 - Jun 72026

Hiking, paddling, and more — Itasca State Park, MN

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Please join me for an introvert-friendly camping trip to Itasca State Park. My trips are “introvert friendly” because everyone RESERVES THEIR OWN CAMPSITE, and so has a quiet place of retreat if they need a little alone time. Of course, extroverts are very welcome, too! I have reserved my site in the Pine Ridge Campground, …

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Laura K - gilmanlaura7@gmail.com - (612) 618-9092

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Fri - SunJun 12 - Jun 142026

SAVE THE DATE: SPRING/SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA — Afton State Park, MN

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Spring 2026 Extravaganza — Afton State Park (MN) SAVE THE DATE for the Spring /Summer Extravaganza — being held from Friday, June 12– Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Afton State Park!  Everyone is invited to the Extravaganza, our semi-annual “welcome & check us out” trip for people who like the outdoors and want to find out …

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Maria Hanratty - hanra003@umn.edu - (612) 821-8497
Stacey Grimes - staceyjgrimes@hotmail.com
Sandra Morgan - mntumbleweed@gmail.com
Julie Harrison - jewells0303@yahoo.com
Joseph Kessler - josephkessler57@yahoo.com

SAVE THE DATE: SPRING/SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA — Afton State Park, MNView trip details »

Thu - SunJun 18 - Jun 212026

Astronomy, Hiking, Paddling — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MN

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Hello Rovers! Join us for this year’s Rovers Astronomy Weekend trip to Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC)!  This year, we’ll take advantage of Juneteenth and extend our trip an extra day!  It will be from Thurs. 6/18 thru Sun. 6/21. During the day we’ll hike, paddle and do other Roverish activities, and then stargaze at night, peering at …

Coordinator(s):
Suresh S - sureshks1@msn.com - (612) 910-0444

Astronomy, Hiking, Paddling — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MNView trip details »

Thu - SunJul 2 - Jul 52026

Camping, Hiking, Biking, Paddling! — Whitewater State Park, Elba , MN

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Join us for a fun 4th of July Weekend camping trip to Whitewater State Park, where the Rovers are strong and good-looking, and there is a serious lack of mosquitoes!  We have group camp site 2, which has a shelter with electricity, plus flush toilets and showers! Campers need to bring their own tent and …

Coordinator(s):
Ruth R - ruthrobinson19@gmail.com
John C

Camping, Hiking, Biking, Paddling! — Whitewater State Park, Elba , MNView trip details »

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Thu - SunAug 13 - Aug 162026

hiking, biking, paddling, camping SAVE THE DATE — Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota

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Trip registrations will be taken beginning May 12, at the Rovers’ meeting.  This is a SAVE THE DATE message only!!! August 13 – 16 It’s back! For many years Rovers have made an annual trek to Gooseberry Falls State Park for the Gitchi Gami Trail Annual Bike Ride. Suspended during COVID years, the trip is …

Coordinator(s):
Audrey S - roveraudrey@yahoo.com - (612) 874-7321

hiking, biking, paddling, camping SAVE THE DATE — Gooseberry Falls State Park, MinnesotaView trip details »